Question 1

Does Payette Associates, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Payette Associates, Inc. has filed 10 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 467 days.

Question 2

What is the current PERM processing time?

Accepted Answer

The DOL processing time from PERM filing to decision typically ranges from 6 to 18 months. This does not include the prevailing wage determination (1–6 months) or the recruitment period (2–3 months) that happen before filing. For Payette Associates, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 467 days. See the processing time chart above for year-over-year trends.

Question 3

How long does it take to get a green card through Payette Associates, Inc.?

Accepted Answer

The full employer-sponsored green card timeline depends on three stages: PERM labor certification (6–18 months), I-140 petition with USCIS (4–6 months, or 15 days with premium processing), and adjustment of status or consular processing. For applicants from countries with visa backlogs like India and China, the wait for a visa number after I-140 approval can add years. The total process from start to green card typically takes 1–5+ years.

Question 4

What triggers a PERM audit?

Accepted Answer

The DOL may audit a PERM application if certain risk factors are present: layoffs within 6 months of filing, the foreign worker having an ownership interest in the company, job requirements that exceed the norm for the occupation, foreign language requirements, or combination occupations. An audit requires additional documentation but does not mean the case will be denied.

Question 5

What is Payette Associates, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Payette Associates, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 10 total applications (10 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn). The national average PERM approval rate is approximately 85%. Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	4	4	0	0	496
2023	6	6	0	0	425

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Architectural Designer/Fabricator G-100-24285-400870	$90,000	Boston, MA	Oct 11, 2024	Mar 12, 2026	517	Certified
Architectural Designer G-100-24179-154896	$104,000	Boston, MA	Jun 27, 2024	Sep 25, 2025	455	Certified
Architectural Designer G-100-24033-690072	$94,000	Boston, MA	Feb 2, 2024	Jun 18, 2025	502	Certified
Architectural Designer G-100-24011-633501	$66,685	Boston, MA	Jan 11, 2024	Jun 1, 2025	507	Certified
Architect G-100-23272-394486	$90,043	Boston, MA	Sep 29, 2023	Jan 29, 2025	488	Certified - Expired
Architectural Designer G-100-23219-243324	$69,000	Boston, MA	Aug 7, 2023	Nov 14, 2024	465	Certified - Expired
Architectural Designer G-100-23215-236505	$90,000	Boston, MA	Aug 3, 2023	Nov 13, 2024	468	Certified - Expired
Landscape Designer A-23108-29106	$80,000	Boston, MA	May 19, 2023	Jun 6, 2024	384	Certified
Landscape Architect A-23081-16559	$95,160	Boston, MA	Apr 25, 2023	May 13, 2024	384	Certified
Architect A-23038-98354	$86,341	Boston, MA	Mar 29, 2023	Apr 11, 2024	379	Certified

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